Mona, Juab Co, Utah Feby 14 [18]98
President Wilford Woodruff, Salt Lake City, Utah
Dear Brother
In reply to your favor of Feby 7, stating that my mame [name] had been selected for a mission to the Southern States, will say that I will do my best to be ready on the day appointed.
Your Brother in the Gospel. Geraldus Newell,
C. E. Neilsen Bishop
Geraldus Newell Feb. 19 [18]98